Jeremy Barr

Washington, D.C.

Media news reporter

Education: University of Maryland, MA in journalism; Emory University, BA in political science and sociology

Jeremy Barr covers the media industry for The Washington Post. Prior to joining The Post in June 2020, he covered the media industry for the Hollywood Reporter, Politico New York and Advertising Age.
Latest from Jeremy Barr

Tucker Carlson is out at Fox News after Dominion lawsuit disclosures

Tucker Carlson had been the most-watched prime-time host on Fox News and a powerful force within the network.

April 24, 2023

After Fox settlement, experts warn election falsehoods will persist

Conservative networks and right-wing websites may just become more adept at spreading baseless claims, election officials and misinformation experts say.

April 19, 2023

Dominion v. Fox News trial abruptly canceled after settlement reached

News of the agreement came at the start of Dominion v. Fox News, one of the most highly anticipated media cases in decades.

April 18, 2023

Fox News, Dominion settle defamation lawsuit for $787.5 million

The agreement brings an abrupt end to one of the most significant media cases in recent decades, one that hinged on false claims about a presidential election.

April 18, 2023

Dominion v. Fox trial delayed for settlement talks, people familiar with the matter say

The much-anticipated trial was delayed to allow both parties to hold conversations about the possibility of a settlement, according to two sources with knowledge of the situation.

April 17, 2023

The Dominion vs. Fox defamation case is finally going to trial

Big questions loom in the $1.6 billion trial centered on false election fraud claims Fox aired about a voting technology company.

April 16, 2023

Dominion v. Fox jury selection begins. Will Fox News superfans get picked?

Dominion wants to nix Rudy Giuliani and Mike Lindell believers from jury, but judge says regular Fox News watchers can't be dismissed so easily.

April 13, 2023

Judge blasts Fox News over ‘missing’ evidence, orders investigation

Judge in Dominion defamation case said Fox News has a ‘credibility problem’ but refuses to split case after Dominion says it was misled about Murdoch role.

April 12, 2023

Judge bars Dominion from mentioning Jan. 6 riot in Fox defamation trial

The Delaware judge said the trial is not centered on whether comments on Fox inspired the insurrectionists.

April 11, 2023

Fox News ‘brain room’ debunked 2020 claims. Jeanine Pirro still aired them.

Whether Fox News hosts heeded the guidance of the "brain room" could be pivotal in Dominion's $1.6 billion defamation case.

April 3, 2023